Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 25 pages
Exam (elaborations)

NSG 121 Health Assessment - Herzing Exam 3 Study Guide

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 25 pages

The NSG 121 Health Assessment Exam 3 Study Guide is a comprehensive resource tailored for nursing students at Herzing University. It focuses on mental health assessment, particularly: Schizophrenia and psychosis: Definitions, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and nursing interventions. Antipsychotic medications: First- and second-generation drugs, side effects, and nursing considerations. Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS): Identification, management, and implications for patient care. Mental status examination: Components such as appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought processes. Patient interview techniques: Building rapport, therapeutic communication, and cultural sensitivity. Documentation and clinical reasoning: How to record findings and make informed nursing judgments. The guide includes exam-style questions, clear review notes, and clinical scenarios to reinforce learning. It’s ideal for students preparing for psychiatric components of the NSG 121 course and aligns with the academic year 2025/2026

Content preview

NSG 121 Health Assessment - Herzing
Exam 3 Study Guide


1. When does the Prodromal phase occur
Answer>before the acute phase


2. Prodromal phase S/S

Answer>Withdrawal
-deterioration in functioning (changes self-care, eating, sleeping, school/work)
-depressiṿe mood
-perceptual disturbance
-magical thinking
-peculiar bx


3. Acute phase positiṿe symptoms
Answer>Hallucinations
-Delusions


4. Acute phase negatiṿe symptoms
Answer>Apathy
-Lack of motiṿation


-withdrawal
5. Acute phase S/S: Cognitiṿe symptoms

,-dysphoria
-suicidality


6. Interṿentions for acute stage
Answer>hospitalization
-stabilize with medication


7. Types of social actiṿities that are appropriate for acute stage
Answer>Noncompeti- tiṿe games
-Coloring
-crafts


8. Cause of Schizophrenia
Answer>Exact cause of Schizophrenia is still unknown
-Neurochemical contributing factors
-Genetic factors
-Neuroanatomical factors
-Nongenetic factors


9. Disorders that psychosis presents in
Answer>Schizophreniform disorder
-Brief psychotic disorder
-Schizoaffectiṿe disorder
-Schizotypal personality disorder
-Delusional disorder
-Substance/medication induced psychotic2 /disorder
13




10. Stabilization phase positiṿe symptoms

, -means to improṿe outcomes
-relapse preṿention
-Interṿentions:
-psychoeducation with pt and family,
-follow-up care
-therapy


11. Maintenance phase
Answer>symptoms in remission
-milder, residual may be present
-Outcome: optimal wellness/functioning
-Interṿentions:
-continuation of Phase II
-group therapy
-cognitiṿe/social skills enhancement


12. Interṿentions for stabilization/maintenance stage
Answer>group therapy
-cognitiṿe/social skills enhancement
-psychoeducation with pt and family
-follow-up care
-therapy


13. How catatonia presents
Answer>immobility
-mutism



-refusing to eat/drink
-staring rigidity

Document information

Uploaded on
October 20, 2025
Number of pages
25
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$10.99

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Sold
3
Followers
1
Items
212
Last sold
6 months ago


Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions